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News Archive - June 2011

Hospitality wins big as Britain’s High Streets evolve
by Josh Hall | 16 Jun 2011
A third of independent High Street shops are now cafes, pubs, restaurants, and takeaways, a major new survey from Simply Business has found.
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Country set for mass strike action
by Josh Hall | 15 Jun 2011
The UK is set for a period of major industrial unrest, with up to a million workers expected to walk out on 30 June.
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Good news for construction as commercial approvals rise
by Josh Hall | 14 Jun 2011
The number of commercial planning applications rose during the final quarter of 2010, according to new figures.
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HMRC 'begins post-amnesty crackdown'
by Josh Hall | 13 Jun 2011
HM Revenue and Customs have begun its promised crackdown on tax evaders, following the end of the most recent amnesties.
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Focus on equality as Red Tape Challenge continues
by Josh Hall | 10 Jun 2011
The government’s Red Tape Challenge is moving into its next phase, with the focus of the project shifting to the Equality Act.
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Tenants 'priced out' as demand increases
by Josh Hall | 09 Jun 2011
Average rents are continuing to rise, with an increasing number of tenants being priced out of the market.
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Plumbers' tax deadline looms
by Josh Hall | 08 Jun 2011
Plumbers and other tradespeople have less than a week left to apply for the government’s tax amnesty plan.
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UK business numbers 'grew despite recession'
by Josh Hall | 07 Jun 2011
There were 48,000 more private businesses in the UK at the start of 2010 than a year before.
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Business group urges discrimination award cap
by Josh Hall | 07 Jun 2011
A group of business leaders has called on the government to introduce a maximum award in discrimination cases.
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Panel in call for customer info clarity
by Josh Hall | 06 Jun 2011
A consumer group has called for greater clarity about the way in which businesses share personal information.
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